The advisory board to the Department of Industrial Technology and Management represents the interests and priorities of multiple industries, in particular those involving manufacturing, supply chain and logistics, facilities management, and sustainability. The board meets three times per year to discuss issues impacting industry and the means required to facilitate productive operations, including a skilled workforce, educational competencies, customized training and education programs, applied technologies, jobs and internships, and more.
The INTM Advisory Board
Ira Alport, president, National Power Company
Joseph Arvin, president and CEO, Arvin Global Solutions, LLC
Bob Best, executive vice president, Jones Lang LaSalle
Nathan Blair, supply chain manager, Kautex Textron
John Donahue, executive director, Powering Chicago
Rich Gendon, managing director, Center for Professional Management
Ken Heller, chief transportation officer, DSC Logistics
Rick Jamerson, president, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractor
Pam McDonough, president and CEO, Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing
Bert Miller, president, Phoenix Closures Inc.
Bob Shaunnessey, vice president, Partners Warehouse
George Wendt, president, Wendt Family Office, Wendt Consulting
John Winzeler, president, Winzeler Gear